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Illini open as home underdogs against No. 22 Kansas: 'You don't forget how it happened last year'
Illinois football opened as a 6-point home underdog for Saturday's primetime showdown against No. 22-ranked Kansas (6 p.m., FS1), according to DraftKings. The over/under for the game opened at 55.5. Both Illinois (1-0) and Kansas (1-0) had easy wins in their season openers with big offensive outputs over FCS opponents....
Former Lee’s Summit West, K-State star pursues dream of playing for hometown Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Of the 83 players in uniform during Kansas City Chiefs training camp, one stood out. Not in size, reputation or paycheck, but in his love for the Chiefs. That would be wide receiver No. 88 Phillip Brooks, who grew up dreaming of playing for this...
Energy industry grows in SW Kansas
The Liberal community could soon be a hub for going green, and multiple officials were on hand Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a new pilot plant designed to help produce sustainable aviation fuel. “I could not be prouder to be part of this project, this is absolutely huge. There are...
Lawmakers share excitement for pilot plant project
Wednesday saw a new chapter in Liberal’s book with the groundbreaking of a new pilot plant set to help produce sustainable aviation fuel, and a few lawmakers were on hand to share their praise. “Kansas is the Air Capitol of the World, and through this project, we're combining the...
RFK Jr. will officially be on the November ballot in Kansas
TOPEKA – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been approved to securing his place on the November ballot in Kansas, according to a statement on Friday from Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. According to Schwab, "Mr. Kennedy met the candidate filing deadline of Monday, August...
Men’s Soccer drops 2-0 decision to Morningside in first match of Baker Classic
BALDWIN CITY – Kansas Wesleyan began play on Saturday in the Baker Labor Day Classic dropping a 2-0 decision to Morningside University. Morningside netted its first goal in the 33rd minute on a penalty by Yannik Vogel following a foul by the Coyotes. The Coyotes held off a barrage...
8-man, Div. I: Wichita County, Hoxie ready to pounce after Lyndon’s magical season
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The stars aligned for the Lyndon football program in 2023. After a successful 8-3 showing in 2022, the Tigers picked up transfer Tannel Heckel, one of the premiere athletes in all of Kansas. His move happened to coincide with the senior seasons of all-staters Kaedin Massey, Jalen Massey, and Casten Wirth. The result was a complete domination of the 8-man, Div. I rank. The Tigers scored at least 48 points in 11 of their 13 wins and held seven opponents to one touchdown or fewer, including the previous favorite, Wichita County, 34-6 in the state championship game.
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Many questions have surfaced in the days since the city announced a new policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here?. The City of Lawrence this week shared details of a policy that’s actually been...
How to Watch Illinois Football vs Kansas: Channel, Time and Spreads
Illinois football will rematch the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. The game will air on FS1 at 6pm Central Standard Time, while the game will serve as the second home game for the Illini. For FamILLy weekend, Memorial Stadium will play host to the rematch between the two programs. Last year, Kansas thoroughly dominated the Illini in Lawrence 34-23.
Kansas cross country sweeps Bob Timmons Classic
Both Kansas cross country teams kept the gold team plaque in Lawrence after winning after scoring 25 and 28 in the men's and women's races respectively. Senior Kenadi Krueger took home the individual gold in the women's race with a time of 17:28.18 after going home with the silver medal a year ago. Krueger also improved her time from one year ago by over 30 seconds.
Lenexa man arrested for ‘reckless’ police chase exceeding 100 mph on Kansas highway
HOLTON, Kan. (KCTV) - The Jackson County, Kansas, Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Friday after he led police on a chase that exceeded 100 mph. According to the Sheriff’s Office, around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy tried to pull over a 2019 Toyota Camry for speeding and breaking other traffic laws.
Lawrence Lions Alumni Association announces 2024 Hall of Honor inductees
Five Chesty Lions will be inducted into the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor in October, the organization has announced. “The LLAA Hall of Honor recognizes graduates of Liberty Memorial High School and Lawrence High School who have distinguished themselves in their professions and/or made significant contributions to society on a state, national and/or international level,” according to a news release from the group. “Honorees also may include individuals who, while not alumni, have contributed significantly to the success of the two schools and their graduates.”
Oklahoma State transfer Gunnar Gundy, son of Mike Gundy, shines in Emporia State debut
OSU transfer quarterback Gunnar Gundy shined on Thursday as he led Emporia State to a 30-14 home win over Washburn. Gundy, who's the son of OSU head coach Mike Gundy, went 27 for 41 through the air (65.9%) for 292 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 1 victory. The former...
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